Alberta Bair Theater presents three matinee performances based on Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd's beloved bedtime classics, "Goodnight Moon" and "The Runaway Bunny."

The performances are on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 13 at 9:30 a.m. The family shows incorporating innovative puppetry are part of a worldwide tour by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, a professional children's theater company. The troupe's productions of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," "Swimmy," "Frederick'' and "Inch By Inch" have been presented at the ABT during past seasons to sold-out performances.

"Goodnight Moon" is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while "The Runaway Bunny" is a tale of leaving home evoking loving responses from mother. Both tales feature rabbit characters, and the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dreamlike imagery never fail to infuse young readers with a reassuring sense of security and peace.

All performances of "Goodnight Moon" and "The Runaway Bunny" are 60 minutes and are recommended for students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. Tickets are $5. For more information, contact Lisa Geda, ABT School Show Coordinator, 256-8915, ext 207, or email her at lgeda@albertabairtheater.org.